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Originally Posted by GregWeld
Hey buddy!
So this is actually an area "down valley" -- so south of Sun Valley/Ketchum -- and just north of Hailey...
You wouldn't know there was a fire from Ketchum/Sun Valley. It burned kind of a kidney shaped area around behind the mountains when it got up here. They said the 2007 fire actually is what helped them get some control on the fire as it slowed a bit with the lack of fuel (comparatively).
So here's what the guys I talked to said --- the hillsides belong to BLM... and they're not the least bit interested in "helping" to control the erosion.... and the county isn't in control and so far has just pointed them to various agencies - each of which points them to some other agency.... and or, asks for so much paperwork and proof of first born etc. It's (sadly) typical government "help". Worst words to ever hear --- "HI! We're from the government and we're here to help!".
Of course the "government" also knows that these homes are worth big bucks.... so the owners can manage to help themselves - yet - you can't just go around messing with government land -- so they're kind of in no mans land.
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Well we all know whats going on there. The home owners are just going to have to cover their own butts and take care of business. I know if I was in there shoes I would be on the horn searching for some reputable erosion and sediment control companies.
I think its a bit late for flood insurance.